Where Is Your Sinus Located?
Your sinuses are tucked inside your skull, and they are much closer to your eyes and nose than most people imagine. They are small air-filled spaces hidden in the bones of your face. You can’t see them from the outside. You usually notice them only when they feel blocked.
The Sinuses Near Your Eyes and Cheeks
The spaces above your eyes are called the frontal sinuses. They sit inside your forehead bone. If they get irritated, you may feel heaviness across your forehead.
The maxillary sinuses are behind your cheekbones. They are the largest sinus spaces, and they are often the ones people notice when they feel pressure near their cheeks or upper teeth.
The spaces between your eyes are called the ethmoid sinuses. They sit deeper inside your face. Then there are the sphenoid sinuses, which are farther back behind the nose.
• Behind the forehead, where the frontal sinuses quietly sit and sometimes create that heavy feeling above your eyebrows
• Inside the cheek area, the maxillary sinuses take up space behind the bones you can touch on your face
• A deeper spot behind the nose, which is where the sphenoid sinuses stay mostly out of sight
Keeping the Sinus Area Clear
Your sinuses connect with your nasal passages through small openings. Air moves through these spaces, and mucus drains through those pathways. When swelling closes those openings, the pressure can build up.
• Warm moisture feels soothing for some people during congestion, though it does not magically erase every sinus problem
• Drinking enough water is a simple habit that keeps your throat from feeling dry when your nose is struggling
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The insights shared in our articles are meant to educate and inform, not to replace a face-to-face consultation. Every smile is unique, and a proper diagnosis can only be made by a qualified clinical professional. Please book an appointment with our team or consult your local dentist for advice tailored to your specific oral health needs.